Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Today is raining cats and dogs and the lighting conditions were very poor for taking pictures. I had to increase the ISO and artificially lighten up the pictures, which makes them look grainy. I still wanted

Monday, May 19, 2014

The weather forecast for this week is a drastic temperature drop and rain; in spite of the sun peeking out in the morning, I chose my clothes accordingly, opting for navy blue cigarette pants, a pinstriped

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Hello dear readers and friends! Hope you’re having a great weekend! Today I’m wearing a self-made jumpsuit to attend to my god-daughter's birthday party (I finished sewing it yesterday and didn't have time to write the sewing review just yet the sewing review is published here). I took the pictures in a hurry just before leaving to the party, so excuse the lack of detail shots… I'm keeping accessories to the minimum anyway. Thank you for your lovely comments and advice on my last post, I really appreciate it and it made me feel better knowing I'm not the only one going through this type of problems and that they are part of the normal children’s development. Happy Sunday to all!

Friday, May 16, 2014

These pants and blazer were birthday gifts from M. and I was dying to show them off (there was also a pink summer coat, but I’ll save that one for a later outfit). I chose golden accessories (including the bag) matching the golden zippers of the blazer and a light chevron print top to complete the set.

Today I am a bit stressed out because of my son's horrible behavior in the morning; I think he's in that phase of children’s development when he tries to stretch out the boundaries and impose his will over ours. Adding to that his canines are erupting and I think it adds to his disruptive behavior. He always was a willing eater but lately we're having some trouble feeding him the usual meals. It looks like he wants something (but is unable to express what it is) and then expresses his frustration refusing to eat. Most times we're able to distract him and once the first spoon gets in his mouth, the rest go in smoothly, but other times we aren't able to get him to eat. This has been happening at the kindergarten too and I can’t help being worried about it. Does any of you mothers out there knows what I'm talking about? Do you have any advice to apply in these situations?

As usual I wish you all a wonderful day, the weekend is almost here and hopefully things will get better. Happy Friday!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Fashion is cyclic indeed; I bought this denim overall years ago and I almost forgot about it. It looks like denim overalls are back and are trendier than ever right now. I'm wearing my flared denim overall with my heart print blouse and in my opinion this look turned out to be fun and interesting, a little “out of the box”, perhaps. What are your thoughts about it?

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

This linen Kimono was a great find (got it with a good discount from an outlet store), since a very similar one (to say the least) is available now as “new collection” item from the same brand. I love Kimonos, and this one is ideal for those sunny days when the temperatures aren't very high and you still need some kind of light cover-up. This is the first time I’m wearing it and I think it looks great with white, while I’m already cooking other pairing possibilities in my mind.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Hello dear readers and friends, first let me apologize for my short absence,… Life does get in the way of blogging some times. I promise to catch up on you guys as soon as I can.

My weekend did start well, I was able to finish sewing the swallow print set that I've been working on since last week (sewing review for the top is published here, the pant’s review will follow soon is published here). Then my son got sick, and I couldn't spare the time for anything else. Today he’s feeling much better so I’m back to the office, wearing my new swallow print set and these new shoes (aren't they gorgeous?); they are clearly inspired by these Valentino shoes from 2011 and the heel is something in between a kitten heel and a regular high heel, so they are as comfortable as they are stylish.

Wishing you all a great week ahead and thank you so much for your lovely comments!

Friday, May 9, 2014

Happy Friday to all! Today’s pictures were snapped in a hurry after lunch, so they didn't come out very good… I usually take my photos in the morning before leaving home, which means fresh makeup and a tripod/remote (the camera doesn't shake in the hands of the hurrying photographer, lol!). The downside of it is the not so interesting surroundings and landscapes, yet the quality of the photos is usually reasonable for an amateur like me. Today the location is considerably more interesting, yet most photos came out a little overexposed and blurry. I wanted to share today’s outfit anyway, so please excuse my poor quality photos.

Today’s outfit is more casual and relaxed; I’m wearing my vintage flared Levi’s (haven’t worn these for a long time; rescued them from the bottom of my closet) with burgundy sheer top, denim jacket and burgundy booties; the early summer weather didn't last long, it’s cold and I had to quit the sandals for now. As a final touch I’m wearing my statement scarab necklace adding some wow factor to the outfit. Thank you all so much for visiting!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Hello my lovelies, hope you’re doing well! Today I wanted to wear my Mother’s Day gift (the necklace plus earrings set in rose gold) and I constructed the whole outfit around it opting for tan/earthy tones. In case you don’t know, culottes are a hit this spring, and I do love this trend because it reminds me of the midi skirts, only in pants version. To compensate the leg-shortening effect of the culottes, I prefer them high-waisted and worn with heels . The snake print wrap blouse was made by me a few years ago (click here for the sewing review) and I haven’t been wearing it for a while; I’m very happy to have included it in today’s outfit, it makes it more unique in my opinion.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Happy Tuesday dear friends! Today’s outfit came together around this printed T-shirt that I got from my sister-in-law as a Birthday gift; I’m wearing it with baggy leather pants, a cobalt-blue blazer (last seen here) and these gorgeous heels that I got on sale for only (believe it or not) 5,99 Euros! I have them since January but it’s the first time I’m wearing them and the verdict so far is APPROVED WITH EXCELLENCE! They are so comfortable and stylish, don’t you agree? Many hugs to all and thank you so much for dropping by!PS - Scroll all the way down for some toddler fashion!

Monday, May 5, 2014

Hello dear readers and friends, first of all I want to thank all your lovely comments on my Mother’s Day post; I will personally reply to every comment on the same post. Up until now I haven’t realized that Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates depending on the country… In Portugal, many years ago, this special day was celebrated on the 8th of December (the Day of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic Holiday). A few years ago the celebration has been moved to the first Sunday of May.

Moving on to today’s outfit: I wanted a cheerful and comfortable look because today I'll have to attend to the Mother’s Day celebrations at my son’s kindergarten and there are always fun games and activities involved; wearing flats and comfortable clothes is a must; as opposed to yesterday, the weather today is cloudy and a little bit chilly, demanding a jacket for wearing early in the morning and late in the afternoon. I’m wearing a quilted flower jacket (last seen here, worn with black shorts and red knit sweater) with a tomato red frayed top and skinny jeans (both new). The bag is an oldie (at least ten years old) from a Portuguese quality brand; since it’s a classic bag it never goes out of fashion and I've been wearing it every once in a while since I bought it.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Happy Mother’s Day to all! Today it’s a lovely day, the sun is shining and the temperatures are high, it feels like a summer day. We went to Vagueira beach (I used to live there before moving to our current home) to introduce Henrique to the ocean!

I’m wearing a sheer owl printed top that I’ve made recently (click here for the sewing review, if you’re interested), leather shorts and ballerina flats.

Hope you’re enjoying your day wherever you are, big hugs to all the Mothers out there!

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This is a non-professional, non-commercial blog where I document my personal style. Some of the clothes I wear are self-made; I'm a hobbyist dressmaker (sewing only for my personal use) and a fashion lover.